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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
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https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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Reducing environmental cancer risk : what we can do now : President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19497
Reuben, Suzanne H. [Bethesda, MD]: President's Cancer Panel , 2010.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
2008-2009 Annual report : President's Cancer Panel
President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report
Author
Reuben, Suzanne H
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
President's Cancer Panel
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - prevention & control
Government Regulation
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the Executive summary
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http://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/pcp/annualReports/pcp08-09rpt/PCP_Report_08-09_508.pdf
http://realneo.us/content/executive-summary-reducing-environmental-cancer-risk-what-we-can-do-now-april-2010
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International Agency for Research on Cancer : biennial report 2010-2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20496
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
IARC biennial report 2010-2011
Biennial report 2010-2011
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health
ISBN
9789283204275
ISSN
0250-8613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/breport/
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/breport/breport1011/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/breport/breport1011/breport1011.pdf
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Report of the Indoor Tanning Working Group (ITWG)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20506
Indoor Tanning Working Group (B.C.), British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Indooor Tanning Working Group , 2011.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Indoor Tanning Working Group (B.C.)
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Indooor Tanning Working Group
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunburn
Melanoma - prevention & control
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
Adolescent
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2011/ITWG-Report.pdf
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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
1st electronic ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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International Agency for Research on Cancer : biennial report 2012-2013

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21541
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
IARC biennial report 2012-2013
Biennial report 2012-2013
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health
ISBN
978928320430-5
ISSN
0250-8613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/breport/breport1213/index.php
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Tell me what to eat before, during and after cancer treatment : nutritional guidelines for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19685
Weinstein, Jodi Buckman. Pompton Plains, NJ: New Page Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W424 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Weinstein, Jodi Buckman
Place of Publication
Pompton Plains, NJ
Publisher
New Page Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
187 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781601631091
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W424 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19806
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Physical activity and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20133
New York, NY: Springer , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2011 v.186
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Courneya, Kerry S
Friedenreich, Christine M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Recent results in cancer research 186
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Motor Activity - physiology
Survivors
Physical Fitness - physiology
Epidemiologic Studies
Exercise Therapy
ISBN
9783642042300
3642042309
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2011 v.186

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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BC Cancer Agency 2011 annual cancer conference : improving cancer care through partnerships

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20185
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B366 2011
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
v.1: Improving cancer care through partnerships : programme and abstracts; v.2: Partners in discovery : improving cancer care through partnerships
More Information
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
BCCA annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency : annual cancer conference
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
2v. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Medical Oncology
Interdisciplinary Communication
Biomedical Research
Translational Research
Support of Research
Survivors
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
v.1: Improving cancer care through partnerships : programme and abstracts
v.2: Partners in discovery : improving cancer care through partnerships
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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100 questions about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21850
Fok, Eliza. Hong Kong: ET Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred questions about breast cancer
Author
Fok, Eliza
Corporate Author
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
ET Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
167 p. Ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9789626788240
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024
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This is cancer : everything you need to know, from the waiting room to the bedroom

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120367
Haddad, Laura Holmes. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press , [2016].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H126 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Haddad, Laura Holmes
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
316 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms--therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781580056267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H126 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Taste : my life through food

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124456
Tucci, Stanley. New York, NY: Gallery Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QL756 T886 2021
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher
More Information
Author
Tucci, Stanley
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Gallery Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
291 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Cooking
Nutrition
Abstract
"From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781982168018
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QL756 T886 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Living kitchen : nourishing whole-food recipes for cancer treatment and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125151
Green, Tamara, Grossman, Sarah. [Vancouver, BC?]: Appetite by Random House , 2021. Appetite paperback ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 G795 2021
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Green, Tamara
Grossman, Sarah
Edition
Appetite paperback ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Appetite by Random House
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
272 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet, Vegetarian
Nutrition
Diet
Cookbook
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780525611479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 G795 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Friday, June 7, 2024
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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124314
Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A735c 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…
More Information
Author
Armstrong, Mike
Vohr, Eric A.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421440187
1421440180
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A735c 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Comfort book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124324
Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…
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Author
Haig, Matt
Editor
.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Harper Avenue
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 256 pages ; 18 cm
Subjects
Hope
Depression - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781443464772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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The education of Augie Merasty : a residential school memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124339
Merasty, Joseph Auguste, Carpenter, David. Regina, SK: University of Regina Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ80.5 M552e 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Merasty, Joseph Auguste
Carpenter, David
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xxix, 84 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Series
Regina collection
Subjects
First Nations - residential schools
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians - history
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780889778825
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ80.5 M552e 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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